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Lesson 2
Geography
10
Writing
8th Grade
09/05/2012

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Insular

Definition

adjective

a. relating to an island.

b. characteristic of the isolated life of and island people.

c. Norrow-minded

 

Related Word

Insularity noun

 

Example

The insular life of Nantucket Island is relaxed except during the summer tourist season.

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 Latitude

Definition

Noun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Longitude

Definition

Noun

The distance east or west of Greenwich, England, and measured in degrees.

 

Related Word

Longitudinal adjective

 

Example

Longitude is indicated on a map by vertical lines.

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 Meridian

Definition

Noun

Any of the imaginary circles around the earch that pass through the North Pole and South Pole.

 

Example

Although a meridian is an imaginary line, navigators use it to determine location.

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Panorama

Definition

Noun

a. A wide-ranging view over a lage area.

b. A comprehensive picture of specific subject; an overview

 

Related Word

panoramic - adjective

 

Example

From the hills of Los Angeles, one sees a spectacular panorama of the coast to the downtown area.

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 Peninsula

Definition

Noun

A strip of land with water on three sides.

 

Related Word

Peninsular - adjective

 

Example

The scout troop camped out on a small peninsula that jutted into the ocean.

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Precipice

 

Definition

Noun

a steep cliff or overhanging rock.

 

Related Word

Precipitous - adjective

 

Example

The horse stumbled and nearly fell from the precipice.

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Quagmire

Definition

Noun

a. Muddy land into which one can easily sink.

b. a difficult situation in which one can get caught; entanglement.

 

Example

David and Christina got caught in a quagmire while photographing ducks.

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 Terrestrial

Definition

Adjective

a. Having to do with the earth.

b. of or consisting of land in contrast to water or air.

 

Example

Terrestrial upheavals such as earthquakes and volcanoes can endanger people living nearby.

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Topography

Definition

Noun

The physical features of a region, such as mountains, plains, and rivers.

 

Related Word

topographical - adjective

 

Example

The topography of Switzerland is mountainous.

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